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US8336173B2
US8336173B2 US12/365,464 US36546409A US8336173B2 US 8336173 B2 US8336173 B2 US 8336173B2 US 36546409 A US36546409 A US 36546409A US 8336173 B2 US8336173 B2 US 8336173B2
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Scott D. Kolasa
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B5/00—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
    • F16B5/06—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
    • F16B5/0692—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips joining flexible sheets to other sheets or plates or to strips or bars
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B99/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/34—Combined diverse multipart fasteners
    • Y10T24/3427—Clasp
    • Y10T24/3428—Clasp having pivoted members
    • Y10T24/3429—Cam type member
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    • Y10T24/44291—Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof including pivoted gripping member
    • Y10T24/4453—Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof including pivoted gripping member with position locking-means for gripping members
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    • Y10T24/44684—Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof having gripping member formed from, biased by, or mounted on resilient member with operator for moving biased engaging face
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    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the present invention relates generally to a clip assembly, and more particularly, to a clip assembly adapted to engage and disengage a male track member or other attachment element disposed at a panel structure.
  • the clip assembly may provide an operative connection between the panel structure and an elongate strap or lanyard.
  • a strap or other structure to a panel such as a sewn panel of a backpack or the like.
  • a so called “suspender clip” which uses a moveable jaw having projecting teeth that engage the edge portion of the panel.
  • the moveable jaw may be held in place by a clasp member or by a spring. While such structures may be useful for many applications, the use of an engaging tooth structure may cause damage to the panel. This may be particularly true when the panel is formed from a fabric as is typically used in backpacks, luggage and other similar structures.
  • the present invention provides advantages and alternatives over the prior art by providing a clip assembly adapted to engage a male track member.
  • the clip assembly includes a clamshell clamping member including a first leg and a second leg.
  • the clip assembly further includes a female compression member adapted to fit in sliding relation at least partially about the clamshell clamping member.
  • the female compression member is adapted to compress the first leg towards the second leg.
  • the present invention provides a clip assembly including a clamshell clamping member having a first leg and a second leg.
  • the first leg and the second leg are normally disposed in spaced relation to one another on opposing sides of a variable width gap.
  • the first leg and the second leg define flexible spring elements moveable towards and away from one another and being normally biased to a predefined, spaced relation relative to one another.
  • the first leg has a first distal end including a first interior surface and a first raised profile exterior surface.
  • the second leg has a second distal end including a second interior surface and a second raised profile exterior surface.
  • the first raised profile exterior surface and the second raised profile exterior surface project generally away from one another.
  • the first interior surface and the second interior surface face generally towards one another.
  • the first interior surface and the second interior surface are adapted to cooperatively surround at least a portion of the male track member. At least a first detent projects away from an outwardly facing surface of at least the first leg at a position rearward from the first distal end.
  • a female compression member is adapted to fit in sliding relation at least partially about the clamshell clamping member. The female compression member is adapted to compress the first leg towards the second leg.
  • the present invention provides a clip assembly including a clamshell clamping member having a first leg and a second leg.
  • the first leg and the second leg are normally disposed in spaced relation to one another on opposing sides of a variable width gap.
  • the first leg and the second leg define flexible spring elements moveable towards and away from one another and being normally biased to a predefined, spaced relation relative to one another.
  • the first leg has a first distal end including a first interior surface and a first raised profile convex exterior surface.
  • the second leg has a second distal end including a second interior surface and a second raised profile convex exterior surface.
  • the first raised profile convex exterior surface and the second raised profile convex exterior surface project generally away from one another.
  • the first interior surface and the second interior surface face generally towards one another.
  • the first interior surface and the second interior surface are adapted to cooperatively surround at least a portion of the male track member.
  • At least a first detent projects away from an outwardly facing surface of at least the first leg at a position rearward from the first distal end.
  • a female compression member is adapted to fit in sliding relation at least partially about the clamshell clamping member.
  • the female compression member includes a plurality of slot openings disposed along the female compression member. The slot openings are adapted to receive the first detent within the slot openings.
  • the present invention provides a clip assembly including a clamshell clamping member including a first leg and a second leg.
  • the first leg and the second leg are normally disposed in diverging spaced relation to one another on opposing sides of a variable width gap.
  • the first leg and the second leg define flexible spring elements moveable towards and away from one another and are normally biased to a predefined, spaced relation relative to one another.
  • the first leg has a first distal end including a first interior surface and a first raised profile convex exterior surface.
  • the second leg has a second distal end including a second interior surface and a second raised profile convex exterior surface. The first raised profile convex exterior surface and the second raised profile convex exterior surface projecting generally away from one another.
  • the first interior surface and the second interior surface face generally towards one another and are adapted to cooperatively surround at least a portion of the male track member.
  • An eyelet opening is located at a position rearward of the first distal end and the second distal end.
  • a first plurality of detents projects outwardly in spaced relation along a first outwardly facing surface of the clamping member at positions between the eyelet opening and the first distal end.
  • a second plurality of detents project outwardly in spaced relation along a second outwardly facing surface of the clamshell clamping member at positions between the eyelet opening and the second distal end.
  • a substantially hollow female compression member is adapted to fit in sliding relation at least partially about the clamping member.
  • the female compression member includes a first plurality of slot openings disposed in stacked relation along a first side and a second plurality of slot openings disposed in stacked relation along a second side.
  • the first plurality of slot openings is adapted to receive members of the first plurality of detents and the second plurality of slot openings is adapted to receive members of the second plurality of detents.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary clamshell clip assembly consistent with the present invention and engageable male track member;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the clip assembly of FIG. 1 in assembled condition engaging the male track member
  • FIG. 3 is a cut-away view illustrating the clip assembly of FIG. 1 in open condition with clamping arms spread relative to the male track member;
  • FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 illustrating the clamping arms closed in loose relation about the male track member
  • FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 3 illustrating the clamping arms in locked relation about the male track member
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of another exemplary clamshell clip assembly consistent with the present invention and engageable male track member;
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating the clip assembly of FIG. 6 in assembled condition engaging the male track member.
  • an exemplary clip assembly 10 is illustrated in disassembled condition in opposing relation to a male track member 12 such as piping or the like which may be affixed to a panel such as a fabric panel or the like (not shown).
  • the exemplary track member 12 includes a bulbous edge 14 of enhanced diameter.
  • the track member 12 also includes a generally planar attachment segment 16 extending away from the bulbous edge 14 .
  • the attachment segment 16 may be used as a platform for attachment of the track member 12 to a panel 18 such as a fabric panel or the like using sewn stitches, adhesive bonding, or other attachment mechanisms as will be known to those of skill in the art.
  • the bulbous edge 14 defines a free edge which is spaced apart from the panel 18 .
  • the panel 18 may form a portion of an article of clothing, a back pack, luggage, or other structure as may be desired.
  • the clip assembly 10 includes a clamping member 20 and a compression sleeve 22 .
  • the compression sleeve 22 is substantially hollow and is adapted to slide over the clamping member 20 such that the compression sleeve 22 is disposed in at least partial surrounding relation to the clamping member 20 .
  • the exemplary clamping member 20 has a split body construction defining a pair of opposing legs 24 disposed on opposite sides of a variable width gap. As shown, the opposing legs extend in slight diverging relation relative to one another. The opposing legs 24 are adapted to flex in spring-like manner towards and away from one another resulting in changes to the width of the gap.
  • the legs 24 include generally “C” shaped distal end segments 26 .
  • the distal end segments 26 include convex exterior surfaces disposed in raised profile relative to proximal portions of the legs rearward of the distal end segments.
  • the distal end segments 26 further include concave interior surfaces adapted to nest about bulbous edge 14 as shown.
  • the convex exterior surfaces each define an arc of curvature extending along the length dimension of the corresponding leg towards a distal edge 27 .
  • the arcs of curvature defined by the exterior surfaces each have an apex spaced rearwardly from the distal edge 27 with a sloped surface between the apex and the distal edge 27 .
  • the distal end segments 26 terminate at distal edges 27 .
  • the distal edges 27 of the exemplary construction are angled slightly such that the distal edges cooperatively form an angled opening that increases in width from the interior to the exterior. That is, the opening between the distal edges 27 is slightly wider at the exterior surface than at the interior surface.
  • tangents to the distal edges will intersect at a position rearward of the distal edges.
  • Such an outwardly diverging arrangement may aid in urging the distal end segments 26 outwardly as they are pressed against the bulbous edge 14 of the track member 12 .
  • the distal edges 27 of angled construction may act as camming surfaces aiding in the spread of the legs 24 to a position as shown in FIG. 3 .
  • the concave interior surfaces of the distal end segments 26 cooperatively define a track acceptance channel 28 adapted to receive and hold the bulbous edge 14 of the track member 12 as illustrated in FIG. 2 .
  • the clamping member 20 may also include an integral webbing eyelet opening 30 adapted to receive and hold an associated strap 32 , in a form such as a webbing, lanyard, or other elongate element.
  • the hollow compression sleeve 22 may be removed from surrounding relation to the clamping member 20 while nonetheless being held around the strap 32 , if desired.
  • the compression sleeve 22 is held in place about the clamping member 20 by the cooperative engagement of an arrangement of slot openings 33 , 34 , 35 with detents 36 , 38 projecting outwardly from the opposing surfaces of the clamping member 20 .
  • the cooperative engagement between the compression sleeve 22 and the clamping member 20 providing attachment to the track member 12 is illustrated through joint reference to FIGS. 3-5 .
  • the compression sleeve 22 has been advanced over the clamping member 20 to a position such that the first detents 36 engage a rearward pair of slot openings 33 . In this position, the second detents 38 engage a forward pair of slot openings 35 .
  • the compression sleeve 22 is held in place by cooperative engagement of the slot openings with the first detents 36 and the second detents 38 .
  • the legs 24 remain free to flex substantially outwardly. Accordingly, the distal ends 26 of the legs 24 may be pushed around the bulbous edge 14 of the track member 12 in a press-fit relation as previously described.
  • the compression sleeve 22 may be further advanced to the position as illustrated in FIG. 4 to block the clip assembly against withdrawal from the track member 12 .
  • the second detents 38 engage an intermediate pair of slot openings 34 and the compression sleeve 22 presses against the exterior surfaces of the legs 24 at positions slightly rearward of the raised profile convex surfaces.
  • the compression sleeve prevents substantial outward flexing of the legs 24 .
  • the clip assembly 10 may nonetheless slide along the length of track member 12 due to the relatively loose engagement about the bulbous edge 14 .
  • the clip assembly 10 may be adjusted by sliding to different positions along the length of the track member 12 as may be desired.
  • the desired position may thereafter be locked in place by further advancement of the compression sleeve 22 to an orientation as illustrated in FIG. 5 .
  • the pair of second detents 38 engages the cooperating rear slot openings 33 and the collar portion 40 of the compression sleeve has been pushed at least partially over the raised profile convex surfaces of the “C” shaped distal end segments 26 .
  • the legs 24 are pressed inwardly thereby substantially limiting outward flexing.
  • the compression applied by the collar portion 40 thus clamps the distal end segments 26 securely in place around the track member 12 . With this application of pressure, sliding movement along the track member 12 is substantially restricted.
  • the relative position of the clamping member 20 and the compression sleeve 22 may be returned to the position illustrated in FIG. 4 if a sliding adjustment is desired or to the orientation illustrated in FIG. 3 if full removal is desired.
  • Such adjustment may be carried out by the application of a relatively modest pressing force in the direction of desired movement.
  • This adjustment may be facilitated by the slight diverging relation of the legs 24 relative to one another.
  • Such a diverging relation provides a slight space between the opposing legs 24 thereby facilitating movement of the legs 24 towards one another as the detents move between the slot openings.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 one exemplary alternative arrangement is illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7 , wherein elements corresponding to those previously described are designated by like reference numerals within a 100 series.
  • the slotted compression sleeve has been replaced with a sliding bar structure 122 .
  • the sliding bar structure 122 may pass around the clamping member 120 and engage a series of upstanding rib elements 136 , 137 , 138 , 139 .
  • a greater or lesser number of rib elements may be used as desired.
  • clamping pressure is applied to the legs 124 in the same manner as previously described. Accordingly, the clamping member 120 may engage and lock about the track member 12 as desired.
  • the clip assembly may be subsequently adjusted by partial or complete withdrawal of the sliding bar 122 .

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